Process Technician

Sandvik; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering field is seeking a Process Technician to analyze and improve production processes at their Johannesburg facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enhancing efficiency, ensuring quality standards, and implementing best practices. A degree or diploma in a relevant field is preferred, along with experience in a similar role. Interested applicants should submit their applications and credentials by July 25, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Process Technician or in Technical Support required.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Own transportation arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement best practices to improve production rates.
• Enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform process analysis and make recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant University Degree or Diploma

Job description

PERMANENT POSITION – PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Process Technician Position has become available at Rocbolt Technologies.

Role objectives:

• Analyze a production process and implement continuous improvement techniques to increase efficiency and standardize work methods

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant University Degree or Diploma Qualification will be an advantage.
• Previous experience as a Process Technician or Technical Support.
• Be able to communicate well, read & write in English.
• Be able to work and cope well in a team.
• Own transportation arrangement.

Key Responsibilities include the following: (not exclusively)

• Design and implement best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates, quality of output and product reliability.
• Provide correct tools to the operations team/operators to ensure high standards of product and process quality.
• Assist production teams as required to maintain production flow consistently with cycle time requirements.
• Establish process scrap parameters and ensure operators are trained and competent to operate within the set standards.
• Enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature.
• Perform process analysis and make recommendations for improvement, support a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team.
• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required.
• Improve Line equipment uptime using data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term improvement plans for implementation in the manufacturing process.
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies.
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented while ensuring product quality.
• Optimize processes to meet objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity.
• Help in the assembly and maintenance of engineering and other technical files.
• Provide training to the operators and provide proof of competence.
• Work in conjunction with the Maintenance team in relation to planning, schedules and assist in maintaining and upkeep of equipment.

Interested candidates who meets the above-mentioned criteria are required to hand in a 1-page application/motivation letter, and all relevant credentials to [e-mail] no later than 25 July 2025